Thursday, August 29, 2019

INSTANT GRATIFICATION by Lauren Blakely: Review by Lys

Instant GratificationInstant Gratification by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lauren Blakely writes the best friends-to-lovers stories. Jason and Truly were a lot of fun to read about. I really liked the witty banter between them and how they came together as a couple. And when they came together as a couple... HOLY HOTNESS!

It was great to read the cameos with the Big Rock group. They are all such a lovable group of characters. I have enjoyed all their stories. I can't wait to read Presley and Josh's stories next!

♥ Review by Lys

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019

HANDLE WITH CARE by Helena Hunting: Review by Lys

I adored Bane, Lex, and Griffin, but I LOVED Lincoln! He is rough and gruff and is a bull in a china shop. He is abrasive and aggressive and ALL man. He made my heart pitter patter from the beginning to the very end!

Wren was so much fun. I liked her take charge personality and how she handled the super dysfunctional Moorehead family; especially Armstrong. She was exactly what Lincoln needed. 

I really enjoyed Lincoln and Wren’s story. It was so much fun to read. I loved the witty banter, the heat, and the swoonalicious moments between them.

Helena Hunting has became one of my most favorite authors. I can always count on her stories to captivate me and take me to another world where perfect men and happily ever afters exist. I can’t wait to see where she takes me next! 

~Review by Lys 

***Release Blitz!*** BLACK SHEEP by Meghan March





Release Date: August 27, 2019


From New York Times bestselling author Meghan March comes a story of untold truths and one man’s redemption in the Dirty Mafia Duet.

Every family has a black sheep.
In the infamous Casso crime family, that black sheep is me—Cannon Freeman.
Except I’m not a free man. I’ve never been free. Not since the day I was born.
I owe my loyalty to my father, Dominic Casso, even if he won’t publicly acknowledge me as his blood.
I’ve never had a reason to go against his wishes…until I met her.
Drew Carson turned my world upside down when she walked into my club looking for a job.
Now, my honor and my life are on the line.
Going against my father’s wishes might buy me a bullet straight from his gun, but black sheep or not, it’s time to make my stand.

She’s worth the fallout.


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Whoa! What just happened?! I just finished this book and I’m like...... oooooh sh#t! Eeeek! WHAT DOES HE KNOW?! I am so nervous! How is this going to work out and give me the happily ever after ending I desperately need?! Gah! I need White Knight NOW!

Meghan March has once again written a seductive story that radiates wealth, deceit, and passion. I loved Cannon and the vulnerability of his character. Unlike many of Meghan’s other heroes, I found him more compassionate and endearing. Make no mistake, Cannon is still the alpha hero that we have all come to love from this author, he just wears his heart a little closer to his sleeve. And no better heroine to steal his heart than the alluring and mysterious, Drew Carson.

You guys are going to consume this book. I know I did! The storyline, the characters, the twists... it’s SO good! I highly recommend!


♥ Review by Lys



About the author:

Making the jump from corporate lawyer to romance author was a leap of faith that New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author Meghan March will never regret. With over thirty titles published, she has sold millions of books in nearly a dozen languages to fellow romance-lovers around the world. A nomad at heart, she can currently be found in the woods of the Pacific Northwest, living her happily ever after with her real-life alpha hero.



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***Release Blitz!*** HANDLE WITH CARE by Helena Hunting!

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“Lincoln and Wren had me flipping through the pages frantically, begging for more. Their chemistry was explosive, their love story both hilarious and tender.”- L.J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author

Handle With Care, an all-new romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting is available now!

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HE WANTS TO LOSE CONTROL.
Between his parents’ messed up marriage and his narcissistic younger brother, Lincoln Moorehead has spent the majority of his life avoiding his family. After the death of his father, Lincoln finds himself in the middle of the drama. To top it all off, he’s been named CEO of Moorehead Media, much to his brother’s chagrin. But Lincoln’s bad attitude softens when he meets the no-nonsense, gorgeous woman who has been given the task of transforming him from the gruff, wilderness guy to a suave businessman
SHE’S TRYING TO HOLD IT TOGETHER.
Wren Sterling has been working double time to keep the indiscretions at Moorehead Media at bay, so when she’s presented with a new contract, with new responsibilities and additional incentives, she agrees. Working with the reclusive oldest son of a ridiculously entitled family is worth the hassle if it means she’s that much closer to pursuing her own dreams. What Wren doesn’t expect is to find herself attracted to him, or for it to be mutual. And she certainly doesn’t expect to fall for Lincoln. But when a shocking new Moorehead scandal comes to light, she’s forced to choose between her own family and the broody, cynical CEO.

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I adored Bane, Lex, and Griffin, but I LOVED Lincoln! He is rough and gruff and is a bull in a china shop. He is abrasive and aggressive and ALL man. He made my heart pitter patter from the beginning to the very end!

Wren was so much fun. I liked her take charge personality and how she handled the super dysfunctional Moorhead family; especially Armstrong. She was exactly what Lincoln needed. 

I really enjoyed Lincoln and Wren’s story. It was so much fun to read. I loved the witty banter, the heat, and the swoonalicious moments between them.

Helena Hunting has became one of my most favorite authors. I can always count on her stories to captivate me and take me to another world where perfect men and happily ever afters exist. I can’t wait to see where she takes me next! 

♥ Review by Lys


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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of PUCKED, Helena Hunting lives on the outskirts of Toronto with her incredibly tolerant family and two moderately intolerant cats. She's writes contemporary romance ranging from new adult angst to romantic sports comedy.
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Friday, August 23, 2019

***Review Tour!*** THE DAY HE CAME BACK by Penelope Ward


THE DAY HE CAME BACK IS LIVE!

A Standalone Contemporary Romance
New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author
Penelope Ward

SYNOPSIS
It was the summer of my life.
I’d met the guy of my dreams.
Unfortunately, he was the son of my uppity employer—and very much off-limits.
But Gavin was a rebel. He knew his mother would disown him if she found out about us; in his eyes, we just had to be careful.
He never treated me as his mother did—like hired help.
Instead, Gavin put me on a pedestal and loved me harder than I’d ever been loved in my life.

What a summer it was.
Until it all ended—badly.

I was never supposed to see Gavin again.
That didn’t stop me from thinking about him every day for ten years.
I knew little about his life now, just that he was an entrepreneur living an ocean away.

When a twist of fate had me working again in the very place our love affair started a decade earlier, I knew it was only a matter of time before I might see him again.
But I wasn’t prepared.
What if he hated me?
What if he loved someone else now?
I wasn’t prepared for all the unknowns.

And most of all, I wasn’t prepared for today to be the day he came back.


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What can I say? Penelope Ward writes these stories that make me feel ALL the emotions! I laugh, I cry, I cringe, I gulp, I LOVE! I don’t know how she does it, but she does it again and again. I get so emotionally invested in her stories and characters that I struggle with letting go once the story ends. I absolutely loved this book. I love how this author always gives her characters just a little something that makes them fun and likable. For example, Gavin and his music. It contributed so much to his personality. I adored him and Raven. One of my favorite couples! That being said, excuse me while I go and scream from the proverbial rooftops... THE DAY HE CAME BACK IS A MUST READ! 

♥ Review by Lys


BIO:

Penelope Ward is a New York Times, USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary romance.

She grew up in Boston with five older brothers and spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor. Penelope resides in Rhode Island with her husband, son, and beautiful daughter with autism.

With over two million books sold, she is a 21-time New York Times bestseller and the author of over twenty novels. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookstores around the world.
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When August Ends:






Love Online:
Gentleman Nine:
Drunk Dial:
Mack Daddy:
RoomHate:
Stepbrother Dearest:
Neighbor Dearest:
Jaded and Tyed (A novelette):
Amazon Print only: https://fave.co/2wZo9h7
Sins of Sevin:
Jake Undone (Jake #1):
Jake Understood (Jake #2):
My Skylar:
Gemini:
BOOKS BY PENELOPE WARD AND VI KEELAND:
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THE RUSH DUET:
Rebel Heir (Rush, Book 1):
Rebel Heart (Rush, Book 2):
Cocky Bastard:
Stuck-Up Suit:
Playboy Pilot:
Mister Moneybags:
British Bedmate:

Thursday, August 22, 2019

The Body Painter by Pepper Winters - Review by Juls

The Body Painter (Master of Trickery Duet, #1)The Body Painter by Pepper Winters
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!!!

“Years might’ve flowed between us but whatever it was that drew, linked, and bound us in school was still there. Only this time...it was stronger than a hum, deeper than a puddle, darker than any nightmare.”


Wow!! I don’t think I have ever met anyone as intense as Gilbert Clark!! The whole time I was reading this my whole body was just so wound up! He kept me on the edge of my seat, and I seriously want to know how authors can make up characters that completely impact us readers!

He will affect you the entire story! And good gosh can he fuck!!! I think he took over Christian Grey’s line when he said.. “I don’t make love... I fuck. Hard”. O. M.G!!! That first scene!! My goodness!! It was so INTENSE!! Who am I kidding, every scene with them like that was intense! I know, I know, I’ve used that word a few times regarding The Body Painter himself, but there’s just no other way to describe this specimen of a man!! He’ll definitely drive all women crazy!! I'm sure he'll also bring you to your knees. He’s just that good!!

Pepper Winters continues to release some amazing stories. Some readers are even comparing this to The Ribbon Duet. But honestly? For me, there’s just no comparison. Not because one blows the other out of the park, but because they are completely two different stories. Even though The Ribbon Duet is still my all time favorite, I have loved everything that she has written since I started her Indebted Series. So take it from me... she did not disappoint with this release! I just know the wait for the conclusion to The Body Painter is going to be nail-biting! But... so worth the wait!!


-Juls

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***Cover Reveal!*** PARK AVENUE PLAYER by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland!


Park Avenue Player

Release date September 23, 2019

A Standalone Contemporary Romance

New York Times Bestselling Authors Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland


BLURB

It started out like any normal day.

Then the fender bender happened.

The guy I collided with drove an expensive car and was drop-dead gorgeous. Too bad he was also a total jerk. We argued over whose fault it was and any other thing that came out of his condescending mouth.
Eventually, the police came and we went our separate ways. The insurance companies would have to figure things out. I had a job interview to get to anyway—one I was excited about.

Though that excitement changed to disappointment the moment the person interviewing me walked in. The guy from the accident.

Whoops!

Yeah, so I didn’t get the position.

The problem was, I really wanted it. No, I needed it. Anything to get me out of my current career and back into working with kids.

So, even though Hollis LaCroix was as intimidating as he was devastatingly handsome, I went back to see him and begged for a chance.

To my surprise, he gave me a shot taking care of his troubled niece.

At least my attraction to him wouldn’t be able to go anywhere. I wasn’t about to jeopardize my job or the strong bond Hailey and I formed.

But resisting the magnetic pull between us wasn’t that simple. (Then there was our little underwear game—don’t ask.)

We continued to flirt without crossing the line—until it finally happened.

This is the part of the story where we fall in love and live happily ever after, right?

Well, life has a way of throwing some major curveballs.

Ours was one I didn’t see coming.




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COVER CREDITS:
Photographer: Hudson Taylor
Cover designer: Letitia Hasser, RBA designs


ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

PENELOPE WARD:
Penelope Ward is a New York Times, USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary romance.

She grew up in Boston with five older brothers and spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor. Penelope resides in Rhode Island with her husband, son, and beautiful daughter with autism.

With over two million books sold, she is a 21-time New York Times bestseller and the author of over twenty novels. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookstores around the world.

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VI KEELAND
Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author.   With millions of books sold, her titles have appeared in over a hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-five languages. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.

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THE RUSH DUET:
Rebel Heir (Rush, Book 1):

Rebel Heart (Rush, Book 2):
Cocky Bastard:
Stuck-Up Suit:
Playboy Pilot:
Mister Moneybags:
British Bedmate:
OTHER BOOKS BY PENELOPE WARD:
The Day He Came Back:
When August Ends:
Love Online:
Gentleman Nine:
Drunk Dial:

Mack Daddy:
RoomHate:

Stepbrother Dearest:
Neighbor Dearest:


Jaded and Tyed (A novelette):

Amazon Print only: https://fave.co/2wZo9h7

Sins of Sevin:
Apple Books: https://fave.co/2RjW2Tg  
Jake Undone (Jake #1):
Jake Understood (Jake #2):
My Skylar:
Gemini:
Other Books From Vi
All Grown Up:
We Shouldn’t
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The Naked Truth
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Sex, Not Love
Beautiful Mistake
Egomaniac
Bossman
The Baller
Life on Stage series (2 Standalone Books)
Throb
Beat
Worth the Fight
Worth the Chance
Worth Forgiving
Worth It All (Complete Fighter Series)
Belong to You
Made for You
Left Behind (A Young Adult Novel)
By:Vi Keeland & Dylan Scott